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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1987

Page

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Bar Owner Sued Over Iowa City Shooting Case

John Slager was shot last August and still has a bullet fragment in his brain. His parents sue the bar owner whose patron allegedly drank before the attack, alleging negligence. The suit highlights the bar’s role in the incident.

John Slager Iowa City Iowa News

Davis testifies he would have used a better gun in Mount Pleasant shooting

Davis described the Dec 10 killings of Mount Pleasant Mayor Edd King and wounding of council members as caused by sewer problems and his belief a stronger gun might have stopped the issue. He cited wartime trauma from Japanese captivity and said he viewed the event as an attack on him and his home.

Ralph Davis Mount Pleasant Edd King JoAnn Sankey Ronald Dupree Davis Linn District Henry County T.K. Ford Thomas Miller Michael Schilling Cedar Rapids

Rinas denies criticism amid chief's defense of policy

Linn County Supervisor Joe Rinas says he did not criticize Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gary Hinzman while Hinzman defended his management Friday. Hinzman accepted Rinas’ account of the remarks after noting his information came from a meeting attendee and was not independently checked.

Dick Hogan Linn Joe Rinas Cedar Rapids Gary Hinzman Rinas Hinzman Des Moines Board of Supervisors

PTL Faces Criminal Probe Amid May Miracle Donations

PTL TV ministry led by Rev. Jim Bakker and wife Tammy Faye drew about 1.5 million in May to 17, with forecasts up to 10 million, while auditors from the IRS and other agencies examine the books. Falwell, now chairman, cites a May Emergency miracle as debt climbs near 70 million and station losses mount. The Justice Department has opened a preliminary inquiry into potential criminal activity.

Jerry Falwell Falwell Washington Justice Department PTL Jim Bakker Tammy Faye Television Ministry Bakker IRS 9A. Ptl Co. S.C

Today’s Chuckle Elevator Boss’ Son Joke

A lighthearted quip about climbing success and a boss’ son using the company elevator. The joke hinges on workplace privilege and a sly jab at hierarchy.

Lebanese Prime Minister Karami Assassinated in Bomb Attack

Lebanese Prime Minister Rashid Karami was killed when a bomb targeted a helicopter he rode, wounding Interior Minister Abdullah al Rasi and several aides. Karami, 65, held the office ten times over 32 years and was allied with Syria. Selim al Hoss to act as prime minister.

Beirut Lebanon Rashid Karami Abdullah al-Rasi Karami Syria Amin Gemayel Selim al-Hoss

West Germany Accepts Double-Zero Missile Deal

West Germany's governing coalition approved the Soviet offer to remove short-range missiles and withdraw medium-range weapons from Europe. The move aligns Bonn with the United States and NATO, ending a six week coalition dispute though conservatives remain wary of concessions to disarmament aims. The cabinet backed the "double-zero option" with a reservation.

BOM West Germany Europe Bonn United States NATO Moscow Kohl West

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